Guest essay: Questions abound about new Irondequoit library plan

11:54 PM,
Apr. 19, 2013

Written by

Richard Barone

On Tuesday April 23, Irondequoit residents will be asked to vote for a proposal that would authorize construction of a massive library building next to Town Hall, calling for a $13 million bond/debt. With up to $9 million interest, the total cost would reach $22 million total tax increase. Payments will be up to $61,000 per month for 30 years. The tax rate percent increase will be more than double (4 to 5 percent) the tax cap set by the state.

The proposal is not complete since there is no parking plan that meets the town code. The only sketch so far violates the town parking code. Also, the unused ...